Question:
what could be causing swelling of feet and ankles

3 months post op and my feet and ankles have been swelling badly for 4 days. when I get up in the morning swelling has gone down but starts up again after i'm up for a few hours    — cowmanch (posted on July 27, 2005)

July 27, 2005
Possibly water retention? Are you drinking at least 64oz of water every day? The more water you drink, the less you retain. May be something you want to mention to your doctor, because it could be something else...
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July 27, 2005
Hi Carol. I have noticed throughout the day that just my left ankle will gradually swell. I was told water retention as well, though I sip on water consistently all day long. While I'm working I try to keep it a little elevated and I notice that sometimes helps. It's weird, doesn't happen for me everyday but I just notice it from time to time. I was thinking it could be a hot weather thing too, but that's just a guess. If you work a desk job, I'd suggest trying to elevate a bit during the day and defenitely drink as much as water as possible. Good luck!
   — ro mama

July 28, 2005
I noticed that the hot weather (in the upper 90's here) has caused my ankles to swell. Dr said it was water retention and it is normal for hot weather. I drink plenty of water, but she gave me a diuretic to take PRN. I take it about twice a week and that seems to help tremendously with the ankle swelling. But it can also be a sign of hypertension so definately have a talk with your dr about it. good luck.
   — sabrekittie

July 28, 2005
Hi first of all I don't want to scare you but I just had my surgery July 6th and ever since they have been both getrting swollen. The right more than the left.It was my 2 week check up and they did an ultra sound imediatley on bothh of them. Come to find out I have blood clote in each foot more so the right, which is huge, rather than the left. So far they found 3 in the right foot. I'm going to the Dr,'s every week to check my blood level and see where I stand medicine wise. I'm in alot of pain in my right more than my left.They called me last night and wants to see me today at around 3:00 or so and talk to me . I'll let you all know what;s going on OK Cheri
   — destiny98c

July 28, 2005
1st off- SPEAK W/your doctor about this right away. But, it can be- too much sodium, not enough water (dehydration) or I've heard potassium levels out of whack can do it too. 1st off- call your surgeon, then try drinking ALOT more fluids and see if that helps.
   — LMCLILLY

July 28, 2005
Hi! Are you getting enough protein? My surgeon says that we need a minimum of 70 grams per day. Another patient that had surgery the same week that I did told me that she had developed severe in her feet and ankles. When she checked with her surgeon, he told her it was a sign of not getting in enough protein. So she had to up her protein intake. Hope this helps! Aloha, Pat
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